Best Travel Coffee Mug – CNET
What is the best travel mug?
When it comes to cups of hot coffee and iced tea on the go, a good travel mug really makes all the difference. The best mugs offer spill-free convenience and keep the temperature as is.
I recommend CNET Zojirushi $30 Stainless Steel Travel Mug As a top pick to keep your drinks at the perfect temperature on the go. It’s a reliable option for busy mornings and commutes, and you can find it for under $20.
However, your requirements may vary and we have tested the best options that will help you find the one that suits your needs.
You can always find cheap travel mugs, but if you want a high-quality mug, you may need to drop more fabric. They cost up to $45 (it makes it A great gift for under $50). To navigate the ocean of travel coffee mugs on the market, some of the best things to see which drinks are hottest, protect from leaks, and feel good to hold I’ve tested it. These are the seven best travel mugs of 2025 and should continue to occupy your car’s cup holder.
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Certainly, choosing the “best” model for a particular product is an extreme nuance issue, but in this case it wasn’t even close. Zojirushi’s refined travel mug was a top performer in all metrics. Five hours later the liquid was still hot piping. The screw-type lid was definitely easy to drink, with a spring-loaded button that opens the lid and a locking feature to prevent it from bounce when in the closed position. (Let’s be a testament to my faith that I put Zojirushi in an overnight bag and Zojirushi in an overnight bag and put my clothes in to board the train from town.) This additional measure of security Regardless of whether it is, the slim design makes it easy to operate with one hand without risking the control of the mug. For aesthetic awareness, Zojirushi stainless steel mugs come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.
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Along the same metric, Miir Flip Traveler was a clear runner-up for Zojirushi. After 5 hours, I lost only 10 degrees above what Zojirushi maintains, which was 10 degrees higher than most other models on this list. And even when given a roller coaster treatment, the screw-type lid held all the liquid inside the mug. The “flip” mechanism is basically a plastic flap that is covered and connected by an opening for siping. The modest flaps have managed to manage leaks so opening them with one hand wasn’t easy, but taking the SIP will result in much less face lids. It’s lower than Zojirushi and comes in several size and color options, so this is a great choice for anyone looking for a solid travel mug on a small budget.
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Yeti is a trusted brand of insulation and makes everything from Big cooler For a picnic Wine Tumbler. It’s no surprise that Travel Coffee Mug’s offering is also a valuable investment. The Rambler Series mug is crushed, has double walled and has a twist and press-on lid that includes slide pieces that allow for SIP.
Although not as hot as the model above, the Yeti liquid was clearly quite warm after 5 hours. Overall, the Yeti lids were not completely leaky, as the thread-on lids tended to leak more in this lineup, but the dribbling escaped. (Just to be safe, I won’t stuff it into my clothes.)
Yeti has the widest variety involving size and functionality, offering hot mugs in around 12 colors in options of 10, 14, 20, 24 and 30 oz, and the only one that offers travel mugs with handles It’s one of the brands. Yeti’s 20 oz rambler also offers a high-handle taper bottom, which is fully formatted for car drink holders.
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Good news for those who tend to lose something like a travel mug, or the cheap West Loop model of Contigo is also one of the best performances on this list, and find it on the shelves of local department stores. It might be something or a pharmacy. The fully leaking West Loop was on par with heavy hitters Yeti and Swell in its ability to keep coffee relatively hot. Its contours are particularly user-friendly, with both narrow grip and simple one-handed operation, and both one-handed operation with auto-sealing features, including a button on the back of the bottle. . The lid locking mechanism keeps the hole closed even if the automatic seal button collides. That colorful model is a little more expensive, but the basic black model costs under $15, making it one of the best value mugs on this list.
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In the spirit of full disclosure, this KeepCup mug is not intended for long-term insulation, and its simple press-on lid is not designed to be airtight, but take a look. For those who don’t intend to make your daily coffee drink top at 6 oz and sizzle indefinitely, this glass number is the perfect container for cappuccino or other espresso drinks and acts as heat With built-in cork bands and attractive glass cups, you can still witness your foam art. Plus, unlike all the other models here, it’s microwave safe, and this is another good way to keep your coffee hot for multiple hours.
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According to the Legend, the first people to climb Denali peaks did so with hot chocolate alone for nutrition. I don’t recommend this move, but if Togo’s coffee or other hot drinks are likely to sway from the backpack, a model of a hydro flask with a handlo handle is the ideal choice. Hydro Flask is another brand whose products are known for their best insulation, and this hydroflask model was the second of Zosilsi in terms of its ability to maintain temperature. The top of the screw type creates a condition that is almost before leakage. The top of the lid is a simple twist and sip it out to reveal the slot. This is almost leak-proof, as the twisted SIP mechanism tends to loosen the base lid somewhat.
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The tumbler’s s’well line looks, feels and works very similar to the Yeti Rambler, even appearing within temperature fluctuations of about 3 and 5 hours. Insulation, twist and press-on, vacuum seal lid. Also, like the Yeti, it is very leaky and can be operated completely easily with one hand. The tumbler S’well line has much less size options than the Yeti, but the abundant portion of the attractive designs are largely the most attractive touches with some marble, geode and wood finishes We have prepared.
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Travel coffee mugs need to do at least two things very well. Hot your coffee and make sure it doesn’t spill over your bags, cars, or even your desk. Furthermore, issues of size, aesthetics, ease of cleaning and one-handed maneuverability may be factors to consider. Our list was assembled based on previous CNET picks – well vetted by other review sites and recurringly displayed in the best list – and major retailers such as Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond A model and target that has been consistently highly rated by the dealer and bestseller.
Most travel coffee mugs claim to keep the liquid “hot” for about 5-6 hours. To test this, each model here was filled with 170 degrees Fahrenheit liquid and temperature was measured after 3 and 5 hours. The lid of a travel mug tends to fall into one of two camps either of some kind of screwed mechanism, or one of the plastic and rubber twist/press-on lids that create a vacuum seal. To test for leaky things, I filled each mug and covered it repeatedly, even looking for tips on dribbling.
The best travel mugs compared
Zojirushi Stainless Mug | Meal Flip Traveler | Still a Rambler | You and the West Loop | Keep the cup | Hydro Flask 16 oz | S’well Tumbler | |
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Size, ounces | 12, 16, 20 | 12, 16, 20 | 10, 14, 20, 24, 30 | 16, 20, 24 | 6, 8, 12, 16 | 12, 16, 20 | 10,16 |
Lid type | Top of the screw | Top of the screw | Twist/press | Top of the screw | Press and hold | Top of the screw | Press and hold |
Leakproof | yes | yes | generally | yes | no | yes | generally |
Dishwasher safe? | no | yes* | yes | yes | no | no | no |
price | $30 | $28 | $35 | $16 | $31 | $33 | $30 |
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